I Just Wanna Fly

AIRBORNE: A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to check out iFLy - an indoor wind tunnel - as part of a work assignment I had. When we did our recon mission, Christian was the only one flying and the kids were super disappointed that they didn't get into the fun. We promised them that we'd be back and today was the day!

When we arrived we were rather mortified to learn they had our reservation screwed up. When we checked in the clerk at the desk said she had us down for a reservation for YESTERDAY at 12:00. Pretty amazing (actually IMPOSSIBLE) since Christian wasn't home until 2 p..m. yesterday and he's the one who made the reservation using their online software which really shouldn't make reservations for a time frame that has already passed. Fortunately, the place isn't exactly hopping on a Monday morning, so they were able to fit us in.

The kids went through the mandatory training class and then they suited up.
Here's Annabelle's second flight in the wind tunnel. She caught some good air on her second go -round. During her first flight she was kicking a lot more, as if she were trying to swim in the air, which is probably a pretty natural reaction.


CJ gave it a go, too. He was a natural - he did a great job of keeping his head up.

Here he is catching some big air!

The kids had a blast and, of course, want to go back.

On our way home we stopped downtown at the Smith Tower, one of the world's first skyscrapers. We'd never been there before and planned to use some Observation Deck tickets we bought as a Groupon or some such deal awhile back. Imagine our surprise when, after paying for 90 minutes of parking, we arrived to find an a-frame sign out front, telling us the observation deck was closed for a private event. Hmph.

That plan dashed, we drove to the waterfront where the kids enjoyed a little arcade action as well as a whirl on the merry-go-round.

PENCIL MEET PAPER: We did do some math and reading today, too. And the kids each wrote up a review of their iFLY experience.

CJ wrote: CJ's trip to Ifly by CJ - It was Annabelle's 7th birthday. My mom wanted to go to ifly with Annabelle, dad and I. The ride to iFly took about 10-15 minutes. When we got to ifly, we where (sic) so excited! When it was over I said that it was awsome (sic)! It was fun while it lasted."

Annabelle, of course, had to partially illustrate her review.